SA’s Teen Suicide Season
During matric season, suicide rates climb. As South Africa prepares for the exam season, Günther Simmermacher looks at the issues […]
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Fr Stanley Botha, Rest in Peace
On Sunday October 6, Fr Stanley Botha of Cape Town died at the age of 73. Here his long-time parishioner
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The Mission of Our Church
Dear Reader, The Church’s primary function is to evangelise — to lead people to God and salvation. This is the
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Shrines Around the World: Our Lady of Loreto
Where’s that: Loreto is located on Italy’s east coast. Our Lady’s connection: Contains Our Lady’s reputed home from Nazareth. Of Italy’s
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What is the Cross on Our Cover?
Question: I’ve noticed that each month, the cover of The Southern Cross features a cross with four smaller crosses. What
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Late Actor Sello Motloung was a Devout Catholic
Actor Sello Motloung, who died on September 15 at the age of 54, was a devout Catholic. The actor was
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Who are South Africa’s Three Cardinals?
The first local cardinal was Owen McCann, archbishop of Cape Town from 1950-84. Born in 1907 in Cape Town, he
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Guardian of Democracy
Dear Reader, This year South Africa marked 30 years of democracy — three decades in which some things went well
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Why do Saints Peter and Paul share a feast?
Question: Why do St Peter and St Paul share a solemnity, June 29, instead of having their own feast days?
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